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At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
This page covers 6 recalls, 15 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour.
21 mpg combined
11.2 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Engine complaints lead the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour's filing history, with owners most often describing a flashing check engine light accompanied by abnormal vibration while driving at low to moderate speeds. Several of those reports involve diagnosis pointing to serious internal engine damage, including head gasket and engine block failures. Airbag complaints make up the second-largest named group, with owners reporting concerns about the passenger-side airbag system, in some cases noting they were waiting on a repair with no available fix at the time of filing. A smaller cluster of structure complaints rounds out the picture. Scattered individual reports mention brake calipers seizing and causing rotor damage, and a separate report describes the power driver's seat adjuster failing to operate. The engine-related pattern, flashing check engine light, vibration, and costly internal repairs, is the most consistent thread across this vehicle year's complaints.
15
Total Complaints
By System
The 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour has 6 recalls, all involving the passenger-side frontal airbag inflator, which can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The core danger is a faulty inflator that can explode rather than deploy cleanly, scattering sharp metal pieces toward the driver and front passenger. This is the well-documented Takata inflator issue, and multiple recall campaigns address it across different phases of the repair effort. Beyond the rupture risk, two additional recalls cover situations where replacement inflators were installed incorrectly during prior repair work. In those cases, the airbag may not deploy properly in a crash at all, leaving the passenger without effective protection when it matters most. Because earlier repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue in all cases, some vehicles may have cycled through more than one round of inflator replacement. All six recalls point to the same component: the passenger front airbag inflator module.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during a previous replacement, potentially affecting its ability to deploy properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the inflator installation and replace the passenger front air bag module assembly if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Replacement passenger front air bag inflators may have been incorrectly installed at one dealership, potentially affecting proper deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag module assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator at no cost when parts become available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.